Report: Milan set Rafael Leão asking price at €60-70m
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AC Milan have reportedly set an asking price of €60-70m for forward Rafael Leão, alerting potential suitors this summer.
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Attributed to original sourceMilan have met with Rafael Leao’s entourage and laid out a plan for his potential exit, claim reports, demanding €60-70m that could be a loan with obligation to buy for Tottenham or Manchester United.
The striker had a difficult campaign under coach Max Allegri and was often played out of position as a centre-forward, then reacted angrily when substituted early.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Rafael Leao of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Their failure to qualify for the Champions League saw the coach fired and Ruben Amorim brought in, but the Rossoneri are still not confident they want to keep their top earner.
Milan set out Leao exit strategy LISBON, PORTUGAL – JUNE 06: Felipe Faundez #26 of Chile battles for possession Rafael Leao #17 of Portugal during the international friendly match between Portugal and Chile at Estadio Nacional do Jamor on June 06, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images) His contract expires in June 2028 and negotiations to extend have been at a standstill for months, so today multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia and MilanNews confirm the club directors met with Leao’s entourage.
The message was that he is for sale at €60-70m, enough to make a considerable profit as he was purchased for what eventually rose to €49.5m from LOSC in 2019.
Most notably, this could also be a loan with obligation to buy at the end of the season, therefore making it easier to find a suitable buyer.
So far, the proposals have only come from Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, but Leao has his heart set on the Premier League or LaLiga , as he confessed to Portuguese media.
Manchester United are the main candidates, though they seem to have other priorities right now, and Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham Hotspur were mentioned.
CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 01: Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks dejected during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 01, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) What Milan do not want is to be stuck with an unhappy Portugal international after the World Cup, with his contract running down and few offers.
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What happened
According to a report, AC Milan have set a valuation of €60-70m for star forward Rafael Leão ahead of the summer transfer window. The Portuguese international remains one of Milan's most valuable assets, and the price tag reflects his contract situation and market value. Several top European clubs are likely to monitor his availability, though no formal negotiations have been confirmed. The report frames this as Milan's stance on potential negotiations, rather than an active sale push.
Chance analysis
A €60-70m asking price for a player of Leão's caliber is relatively accessible in the current market, potentially attracting interest from Premier League clubs or other elite European sides. Milan appear to be signaling openness to dialogue without formally placing him on the market, a common tactic to test the market. If a sale materializes, it would free up significant wage budget and transfer funds for reinvestment, reshaping Milan's attacking line.
Milan's willingness to sell at €60-70m could trigger concrete offers, potentially weakening their attack but providing financial flexibility.
Monitor potential buyer activity around Leão; a transfer would significantly impact Milan's attack and Serie A competitive balance.